Oh and of course the real reason we’ll all be scarfing down loads of these paninis. Melty, ooey, gooey provolone cheese.

This sandwich is oozing with flavor. And don’t even think to not try it. Even if you’re not a mushroom person. You will be after this. You. will. be. after. this. Really.Here’s what the onions should look like after 20 minutes. After the first 5 minutes, add in the sugar. Continue to cook until the 20 minutes are up. Add the thyme, garlic and the Worcestershire sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes.

Mushrooms after they’ve been cooked for 10 minutes. Next we add the red pepper flakes and black pepper. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the mushroom broth (or beef broth) one tablespoon at a time (4 tablespoons in total).

Sprinkle with parsley. Hear the sizzle. The butter as it slowly takes in the flavors of garlic and thyme. The touch of heat with the red pepper flakes. You want a bite. You know you do.

Lets make a panini!

Into the panini press it goes! Or in my case… my George Foreman. But that’s not really fun to say.

Preheat a large skillet on medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil. When the butter is completely melted, add the onions. Let the onions cook down for 5 minutes. Add the sugar and let the onions continue to cook for 15 more minutes. Stir periodically allowing the onions to brown but not burn. Add the garlic, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce and let cook for another 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms. Stir and mix everything together until well incorporated. Continue to cook for another 10 minutes. Add the black pepper, red pepper flakes and flour. Cook for 1 minute. Add the mushroom broth (or beef broth) in 1 tablespoon at a time. Wait until the onion/mushroom mixture absorbs the liquid before adding the next tablespoon. Once the 4 tablespoons are added, turn off stove remove from heat and add the parsley.

To make the panini:

To assemble the sandwich, place a halved slice of cheese on a piece of bread. Add desired amount of filling and top with another halved slice of cheese and another slice of bread. Spray one side of the sandwich with cooking spray and place that side down on the panini press. Spray other side and press sandwich for 3 - 4 minutes of until preferred toast level is achieved.